GitHub Certifications: What’s Changed and How to Share Your Achievement

If you’ve been eyeing GitHub certifications or recently passed one, you might have noticed some changes in how these credentials are managed and shared. Here’s what you need to know:

GitHub Certifications Are Now on Pearson VUE

GitHub certifications (such as GitHub Actions, GitHub Copilot, and GitHub Administration) are now delivered through Pearson VUE, just like many other Microsoft exams. This means you’ll schedule, take, and manage your exam through Pearson’s platform vs PSI.

No More Digital Badges

Just as all Microsoft certifications no longer provide a Credly badge, GitHub certifications are now in that boat. This is a big shift for those who are used to posting their shiny new badges on LinkedIn or other platforms.

So, what can you do instead?

How to Prove You Passed

While there’s no official shareable link yet for GitHub certs like other Microsoft credentials, you can still showcase your achievement:

1. Check Your Microsoft Certification Dashboard: After passing, your GitHub certification will appear in your Microsoft transcript.

   • Go to your Microsoft profile

   • Navigate to Credentials

   • Then to View all certifications

     • Voila! You can then see your achieved GitHub certifications and take a screenshot like the below.

You can still add it as a certification on your LinkedIn profile. Just include the name of the certification and Microsoft as the issuing organization.

How Hard Are These Exams?

The difficulty really depends on your background:

• If you’ve never worked in GitHub, these exams can be challenging.

• If you have DevOps experience or have used GitHub Actions, Copilot, or admin features, you’ll have an easier time.

  
  

Where to Learn

There are plenty of resources to prepare:

• Microsoft Learn (official and free)

• YouTube (great for visual learners)

• A Cloud Guru, Pluralsight, or other paid platforms

• Community blogs and GitHub documentation

Choose the format that works best for your learning style; video, reading, or hands-on labs.

While the lack of a shareable badge might feel like a step back, the value of these certifications remains strong. They validate your skills in a platform that’s central to modern DevOps and AI workflows. And who knows? Microsoft may introduce a badge system in the future.